Safety & Security Manager

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Romark is seeking a Safety & Security Manager to lead and elevate safety and security programs across 10+ locations in the Northeast and South-Central regions. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution in warehouse operations, audits, training, and incident investigations.

You will establish metrics, drive improvements, and partner with outsourced providers to ensure robust life safety and security across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing safety management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-site safety programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Ability to travel regularly across Northeast and South Central regions.
• Familiarity with physical security systems and protocols.
• Proximity to airport and clean driving record is a must.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA outreach trainer a plus.
• Experience working with outsourced life safety and security vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for decision-making.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, programs, and procedures across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and follow-ups to ensure corrective actions are taken and sustained.
• Partner with site-level champions or committee members to drive accountability and ownership.
• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer and training programs on safety awareness, equipment use, emergency procedures, and hazard recognition.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Establish metrics and reporting systems to track safety performance and progress.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, and risk assessments and personally follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Support internal, client, insurance, and regulatory audits and drive corrective action plans through closure.
• Maintain effective programs covering powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, walking-working surfaces, PPE, emergency procedures, and other warehouse-related hazards.
• Develop site-level security protocols and response plans.
• Coordinate with outsourced providers as needed to monitor and assess risks to the facility, and support life safety systems (fire, alarms, access control, cameras, etc.) and ensure they are regularly tested and functional.
• Support facilities with preventative measures and corrective actions to maintain secure operations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for safety and security across the company; .
• Act as a subject matter expert and partner to operations leadership while maintaining a strong hands-on presence in warehouse operations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve practical safety policies, programs, and procedures across all locations.
• Maintain a strong presence in warehouse operations, regularly conducting floor observations, inspections, employee engagement, and hands-on coaching.
• Build a culture of safety by engaging employees at all levels and recognizing contributions.
• Lead, facilitate and influence safety committees and empower site-level champions.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership on safety investments, improvements, and best practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Training & development

Cross-site coordination

Security operations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Security systems knowledge

Vendor management tools

Job description

This Safety & Security Manager is both strategic and hands-on and will lead and elevate our company's safety and security programs across 10+ locations spanning the Northeast and South-Central regions. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance, building best-in-class practices, and driving consistent execution at all locations. The right candidate will have expertise in warehouse safety, an ability to build out scalable programs, and the flexibility to oversee outsourced services when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, programs, and procedures across all sites.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conduct audits, inspections, and follow-ups to ensure corrective actions are taken and sustained.

• Partner with site-level champions or committee members to drive accountability and ownership.

• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer and training programs on safety awareness, equipment use, emergency procedures, and hazard recognition.

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Establish metrics and reporting systems to track safety performance and progress.

• Conduct facility audits, inspections, and risk assessments and personally follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Support internal, client, insurance, and regulatory audits and drive corrective action plans through closure.
• Maintain effective programs covering powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, walking-working surfaces, PPE, emergency procedures, and other warehouse-related hazards.

Security

• Develop and maintain site-level security protocols and response plans.

• Coordinate with outsourced providers as needed to monitor and assess risks to the facility, and support life safety systems (fire, alarms, access control, cameras, etc.) and ensure they are regularly tested and functional.

• Support facilities with preventative measures and corrective actions to maintain secure operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the subject matter expert for safety and security across the company; .

• Act as a subject matter expert and partner to operations leadership while maintaining a strong hands-on presence in warehouse operations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve practical safety policies, programs, and procedures across all locations.
• Maintain a strong presence in warehouse operations, regularly conducting floor observations, inspections, employee engagement, and hands-on coaching.

• Build a culture of safety by engaging employees at all levels and recognizing contributions.

• Lead, facilitate and influence safety committees and empower site-level champions.

• Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership on safety investments, improvements, and best practices.
  

About Romark

Founded in 1954, Romark has evolved into a premier logistics partner supporting some of the world’s leading FMCPG, pharmaceuticals, and retail brands

We are a family-owned organization built on integrity, accountability, and long-term partnerships - with our customers and our people.

Minimum Base Salary: $110,000

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing safety management.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory standards.

• Experience developing and implementing multi-site safety programs.

• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills.

• Ability to travel regularly across Northeast and South Central regions.

• Familiarity with physical security systems and protocols.

• Proximity to airport and clean driving record is a must.

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA outreach trainer a plus.

• Experience working with outsourced life safety and security vendors.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for decision-making.

• Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution.